UK Inflation Rate Falls to 2.6%: What It Means for the Economy in 2025
The UK inflation rate has dropped to 2.6% in March 2025, marking its lowest point since October 2024. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this decline is a…
Awful April? Bring it on! 55% of SMEs plan to expand in the new tax year
33% of UK SMEs are making a good profit and 55% have plans to expand The most profitable location to run a small business is in the West Midlands…
Market concerns take toll on business confidence: Small business outlook in the transport and distribution sector
Growth forecasts in the Transport & Distribution sector have bucked the national trend over the last 12-months. Whereas UK small business confidence rose following the Labour Government taking office in…
Caution in the face of market change
Leisure & hospitality sector – small business outlook: A snapshot over time from Novuna Business Finance As UK small business confidence enjoyed an election bounce following the election of…
Adapting to rising costs today – and needing finance to grow tomorrow
Construction sector small business outlook: A snapshot over time from Novuna Business Finance Nationally, small business growth forecasts have fallen during Q1 2025 – with 33% predicting growth by the…